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No. 16 High Oil Consumption/Leakage: Notes

NO. 15 EMISSION COMPLIANCE (L3 WITH TC) DESCRIPTION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

16 HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION/LEAKAGE
DESCRIPTION 
  • Oil consumption is excessive.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Improper dipstick
  • Improper engine oil viscosity
  • PCV valve malfunction
  • Engine internal parts malfunction
  • Seal leakage at the compressor or turbine end of turbocharger (indicated by oil in housing on wheel)
  • Oil leakage